Management
Federal Leaders Are Highly Educated, And That Can Be a Problem
The people you serve are your ultimate bosses—make sure you’re communicating with them effectively.
Management
Pentagon Lags on Policing Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable Contracts
Some contracting officers may not be applying the required criteria, GAO warns.
Nextgov
Intel Agencies Lack 'Adequate Tech' for FOIA Requests
A recently published inspector general report shows a more coordinated technology approach could help intelligence agencies fulfill Freedom of Information Act inquiries in a timely manner.
Oversight
Everything's Political to Trump, Even Killing Osama Bin Laden
In an interview on Fox News, the president dismissed William McRaven as a Hillary Clinton ‘fan’ and asked why it took so long to get the al-Qaeda leader.
Management
The Key To Workplace Productivity Is Not an App
Tips from three productivity app founders on how to manage your workplace software.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Updating the Mission Formerly Known As 'Operation Faithful Patriot'
James Mattis says he doesn't "anticipate military personnel coming in direct contact with migrants,"
News
Trump: ‘This Would be a Very Good Time to do a Shutdown’
It’s impossible to predict how the president and Congress will reconcile their budget differences in the coming days.
Route Fifty
Intergovernmental Commission Could Rise From The Dead
There's promise of a bipartisan bill that could restore the "ACIR."
Nextgov
DHS Aims to ID Critical Functions to Protect from Cyberattacks by Year’s End
After the Homeland Security Department identifies the critical functions, it plans to map out all their dependencies.
Route Fifty
Connecticut Tolling Plan Offers $1 Billion in Projected Revenue
A report released by the state shows some of the different proposed costs for commuters, out-of-state truckers and others using the proposed tolled routes.
Management
'Not Even Invited Into the Room:' How the Trump Administration Is Treating Federal Scientists
When Trump was elected, federal scientists were worried. Two years later, their fears are being realized.
News
Ex-Senator Urges a Return to Bipartisan Oversight
Democracy depends on it, says retired Sen. Carl Levin.
Route Fifty
Austin's Paid Sick-Leave Law Scrapped by Court
A three-judge panel found the city ordinance essentially regulated workers’ wages, which Texas law mandates can only be done by the state.
Management
Trump to Nominate Wheeler as Permanent EPA Head
Andrew Wheeler will need to step down as acting administrator when his name is formally submitted for Senate confirmation.
Nextgov
VA Officials Reluctant to Say When G.I. Benefit Delays Will Be Fixed
Lawmakers grilled Veterans Affairs Department officials about the IT issues that prevented tens of thousands of veterans from receiving education and housing stipends on time.
Management
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
The plan sets up a clash with Democrats, who say the administration is thwarting congressional intent and will starve the VA health system to pay for private care.
Management
Critics of Agriculture’s Planned Office Moves Seek Funding Halt
Statistical association and others write to appropriators challenging rationale behind the relocation plans.
Defense
Senior Defense Officials Offer Dueling Pricetags for Space Force
Hours after the Pentagon’s No. 2 floated a sub-$5 billion figure, the Air Force secretary stood by her $13-billion estimate.
Management
How To Be Kind At Work, No Matter How You’re Feeling
Workplace kindness begins with action, not feelings.
Oversight